News from City Council
Jan 27, 2026
City Launches New Online Resource Hub to Support Immigrant and Refugee Community
To better support the diverse needs of residents and local businesses, the City of Tacoma has launched a dedicated Immigration Resources webpage. This new digital hub provides centralized…
Jan 15, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on January 19
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will be closed on January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center…
Jan 14, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Climate and Sustainability Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven seats on the Climate and Sustainability Commission, including the youth seat, reserved for an individual between the ages of…
Jan 13, 2026
A Statement from the Tacoma City Council Regarding Community Safety Standards and Law Enforcement
We, the City Council, condemn the senseless killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and community. Over the last…
Jan 06, 2026
City Council Approves 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax to Enhance Community Safety and Support Vital Services Â
The Tacoma City Council has approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax (also referred to as the Public Safety Sales Tax). This funding mechanism is designed…
Jan 06, 2026
District 5 Council Member Joe Bushnell to Serve as Deputy Mayor in 2026Â
At tonight’s City Council meeting, District 5 City Council Member Joe Bushnell was appointed to serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2026. Elected in 2021 and reelected in…
Jan 06, 2026
Sandesh Sadalge Sworn in as District 4 Tacoma City Council Member for First Full Term Â
Sandesh Sadalge was officially sworn in as the District 4 Tacoma City Council Member by Speaker Laurie Jinkins for his first full term. Council Member Sadalge is the…
Jan 06, 2026
District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Begins Second Term   Â
District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was sworn in to her second term with the Tacoma City Council on January 6, 2026. Elected in November 2021 and re-elected…